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ACS Pacesetters announce Sponsors for The Security Officer of Distinction Awards

The ACS Pacesetters are delighted to announce the sponsors for the 2024 Security Officer of Distinction Awards. Main sponsor: TEAM Software provides global market-leading solutions for cleaning, security, and facilities management companies. From managing your workforce to your back office – and everything in between – TEAM Software have solutions to help you connect with […]

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Oxford man prosecuted for fraud

On 23 February Karvan Nawaz was prosecuted at Oxford Magistrates’ Court for submitting a fraudulent document to the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Nawaz was prosecuted for fraud by false representation under section 2 of the Fraud Act 2006 and sentenced to a 12-month community order and ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work. […]

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First Response Group Announces Appointment of new Group Operations Director

First Response Group (FRG), the nationwide security, risk, and property protection company, has boosted its senior leadership team with the appointment of Derek Neilson into the newly created role of Group Operations Director. Neilson, who holds a Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) degree, previously headed up the company’s Scottish division, Apardion for the past […]

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Congratulations to Milton Keynes Security Team

The Silver Fox Audit team has completed a series of security penetration audits at our client’s premises in Northampton and Milton Keynes.  These independent and unannounced tests have been carried out at various times, during the day and night, to attempt to gain unauthorised entry to the site. On 24th January 2024, Lynda Moore, Managing Partner […]

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2023 Silver Fox Award presented to Gary Cobham – CIS Security

The Silver Fox Auditors from FM Contract Watch have carried out a regular series of audits to test the contract security team at a prestigious assignment in central London for several years. During this time, they have used many disguises and methods in an attempt to gain unauthorised entry to the premises. We were delighted to […]

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Increase Security Awareness in the Worplace

The Silver Fox Audit was originally introduced, over 20 years ago, to conduct penetration audits to test security guarding teams, however, over the years this has evolved to take into account the threats and circumstances that both Security teams and other employees face in the workplace. FM Contract Watch offers a wide range of security-based […]

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The ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards 2024

We are delighted to announce that The ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards Lunch will take place in the Riverbank Pavilion at Royal Windsor Racecourse on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024. It is open to all ACS Pacesetters members and each company attending can be presented with a personally engraved award showing that they are […]

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Spreading joy over the festive period

During this holiday season, the spirit of giving and kindness has shone brightly in our community. The Lady Mayoress, Elisabeth Mainelli, and Sarah Cork, respectively Patron and Ambassador for Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls, alongside dedicated other individuals, have spearheaded a heartwarming initiative to bring joy to children in challenging circumstances through the Prevent VAWG program. The initiative has highlighted […]

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Felix Fund – The Bomb Disposal Charity

We are pleased to support Felix Fund – the bomb disposal charity again this year. This small charity aims to assist with the well-being of individuals within the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Search Community across all British military. The charity helps any military or SO15 (Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Unit) personnel who have conducted […]

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Unlicensed security operative prosecuted for working illegally

On 14 November 2023, a Flintshire man was convicted at Mold Magistrates’ Court for working illegally at a holiday park in North Wales. Joel Williamson pleaded guilty at the first hearing and was sentenced to a total fine of £212, including £100 contribution towards prosecution costs and a victim surcharge of £32. The fine itself […]

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